Vocabulary Catullus 1, 2A, 36

Question 1

aridus, -a, -um

Answer 1

dry, parched (adj.)

Question 2

expolitus, -a, -um

Answer 2

polished (adj.)

Question 3

nugae, nugarum

Answer 3

jokes, jests; trifles (f.)

Question 4

saeclum, saecli

Answer 4

race, breed; generation, lifetime; age, time (n.)

Question 5

morsus, morsus

Answer 5

bite, string (m.)

Question 6

desiderium, desiderii

Answer 6

longing, desire, wish; grief, regret; pleasures, desires (in pl.) (n.)

Question 7

niteo, nitere, nitui, -

Answer 7

be radiant, shine, sparkle

Question 8

libet, libere, libuit

Answer 8

it is pleasing, it is agreeable (impersonal)

Question 9

solaciolum, solacioli

Answer 9

small comfort, solace (n.)

Question 10

solvo, solvere, solvi, solutum

Answer 10

loosen, untie, undo; solve

Question 11

votum, voti

Answer 11

promise, dedication, vow; prayer (n.)

Question 12

voveo, vovere, vovi, votum

Answer 12

vow, promise; wish for, desire

Question 13

trux, trucis

Answer 13

wild, rough, harsh, savage; grim, stern (adj.)

Question 14

tardipes, tardipedis

Answer 14

slow-footed (adj.)

Question 15

ustulo, ustulare, ustulavi, ustulatum

Answer 15

scorch, singe; burn up, consume with fire

Question 16

lignum, ligni

Answer 16

firewood (n.)

Question 17

aperio, aperire, aperui, apertum

Answer 17

uncover, open

Question 18

interea

Answer 18

meanwhile; nevertheless (adv.)

Question 19

plenus, -a, -um

Answer 19

full, filled, plump; satisfied